Bang Kao, Natien Beach

These beaches are situated on the South of the
island in its central part. They are fenced with Laem So cape from west and Laem
Set beach from east.

From cape Laem So you will clearly see all the
Suratthani coastline, Bang Kao bay and all nearby islands. No doubts this is
the best place to enjoy the sunset. More than that it is one of the places
where you can also enjoy sunrise from the same spot.

The length of Natien and Bang Kao beaches is
about 5 km. Many locals live here and as it has been for generations what they
mostly do here is fishing.

Bang Kao bay shore is rather sloppy and the
sand is rather soft. That makes the beaches suitable for evening walks,
meditations, yoga practicing. Even those who like snorkeling will find a good
spot to swim near a big coral reef.

Deeper into the island you will find a temple
Wat Kunaram, and one of the most interesting sightseeing on the island - a mummified
monk. He died 30 years ago while meditating and is still being preserved in
that pose.

Among other sight seeings we would like to point
out Pagoda Laem Sor. That is definitely the place where you might want to make
a photo. Not far away from there you will find another mummified monk. This
time it is a monument made in honor of local fishermen. On the same cape, but a
little farther from Bang Kao beach you can visit a white pagoda Khao Chedi
which has recently been restored.